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r- ROLL CALL VOTE AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Commissioners Arkin, Harvey, Roberts, and Sullivan None Commissioners Kameny and Maas None Resolution No. PC-2001-30 was entered and adopted as motioned. The Commission recessed for a break at 9:00 p.m. Chairperson Sullivan reconvened the meeting at 9:05 p.m. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) b. Review of Residential and Commercial Green Building Practices for the Bernal Property. r- Mr. Pavan presented the staff report, noting that materials include information which pertain to the residential and office development. He advised that this item is submitted for the Planning Commission's information and no formal action is required, however, staff and the applicant welcomes any comments, recommendations, or suggestions provided by the Planning Commission. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED COMMENTS FROM THE APPLICANT Kevin Ebrahimi, 4340 Stevens Creek Blvd, Suite 240, San Jose CA 95129, advised that he represents Bernal Investment. He noted that he was involved in working with Wendy Sommers of the Alameda County Waste Management Authority in preparing the green building package for the residential portion of the development. He noted that the program was finalized about four months ago, with the exception of the issue related to the recycle of construction waste, which has now been resolved with Pleasanton Garbage Service. In response to an inquiry from Chairperson Sullivan, Mr. Ebrahimi advised that PGS has located potential vendors to recycle materials. Ms. Seto commented that the construction waste materials will be kept separate from other waste and PGS using different vendors to recycle the materials. She also noted that the City is also working with PGS to development a commercial demolition/debris recycling ordinance that will require that 50% of all construction debris be diverted for recycling. She noted that this is part of the reason that there has been some delay, but everything will be in place for this project. Mr. Ebrahimi commented on the difficulties encountered in recycling on the job site, as well as the cost-effectiveness ofrecycling. r- PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES June 13,2001 Page 9